New York has the Met Gala. Port Hope has the Goose Ball! On the Saturday after the Met Gala (Saturday, May 11th), all ages and backgrounds are invited to gather in the Fall Fair Centre at Port Hope’s Town Park Recreation Centre to showcase the creativity that makes up Northumberland’s runway at the 2nd Annual Goose Ball. Unlike the exclusivity of the Met Gala (or most high-end gala events), the Goose Ball is the quirkier, more affordable, ‘Ball for us All’. This year’s theme is Art in the Natural World. Guests are invited to dress as their favourite artist, artwork, take inspiration from nature, or simply to ‘be the art’. While dressing up is encouraged, it is not mandatory. Come as you feel at your best and most comfortable. This event is a celebration of art and community, and kicks off the 2024 Critical Mass programming season. Funds raised from the event will support our efforts to bring additional free arts programming and experiences to our community this summer during the Walton Street Reconstruction project. Tickets are $25 individual or $40 for a household.